Glaucoma treatment Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Sansanayudh also held fellowships at UCSF and Mahidol University. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital. Her expertise includes latest corneal procedures and laser vision correction.

• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and ReLEx SMILE.
• Specializes in keratoplasty, glaucoma surgery, and corneal ring implantation.
• Practices at an AACI-accredited hospital with 100,000+ successful surgeries.
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals.

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on laser applications and complex eye disorders.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques for managing ocular pressure
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participates in international live surgery symposiums to stay current with global standards

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a leading glaucoma surgery specialist at Laser Vision Eye Hospital in Bangkok. She holds a senior academic position at Mahidol University – one of South East Asia's most respected medical schools.

• Specialises in surgical management of complex glaucoma and cataracts
• Published research on angle-closure mechanisms and optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Recognised for her work on rare eye conditions like pseudophakic angle-closure
• Expert in general ophthalmology and advanced diagnostic imaging

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

Dr. Nantinee Vilainerun is a glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She focuses on medical and surgical management for patients with glaucoma. Dr. Vilainerun treats patients in both Thai and English.

• Completed a specialist glaucoma residency at Ramathibodi Hospital.
• Practices at Bangkok Eye Hospital, which has performed 100,000+ successful surgeries.
• Served as a glaucoma subspecialist at Chulabhorn Hospital and Chakri Hospital.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility, a US-based clinical excellence standard.

Dr Candan Karaca provides specialised care for chronic glaucoma and eye pressure management at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Focuses on balancing intraocular pressure to prevent optic nerve damage
• Specialises in treating diabetic retinopathy alongside glaucoma complications
• Manages complex cases involving yellow spot disease and macular health
• Practices at a major multi-specialty hospital centre in Samsun

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Professor Helvacıoğlu is a board-certified specialist who holds prestigious dual certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in both basic and clinical sciences.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed postgraduate training at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
• Participates in global surgical summits in London, Lisbon, and San Diego
• Expert in managing intraocular pressure and preserving optic nerve health
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr Sutan Kaya is a highly trained ophthalmologist based at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with international credentials from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Holds specialised certification in scleral fixation techniques for complex eye structures
• Member of the German Ophthalmological Society – one of the oldest medical societies globally
• Focuses on anterior segment surgery including femtosecond laser applications
• Qualified in corneal topography analysing for precise surgical planning
• Recognised by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who specialises in complex glaucoma surgeries and corneal procedures.

• Published key research comparing trabeculectomy and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for high-risk patients
• Expert in phacotrabeculectomy, combining cataract and glaucoma surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Translated the specialist text 'Glaucoma, How to Protect Your Vision' into Turkish to improve patient education
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with over 20 peer-reviewed international publications

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu completed a specialist fellowship at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital within the Wilmer Eye Institute. Now practicing at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, he brings high-level academic expertise to surgical eye care.

• Holds the title of Professor at Biruni University – one of Turkey's specialised health sciences institutions
• Trained at Hacettepe University School of Medicine – a premier medical training hub
• Handled diverse clinical cases during his tenure at İnönü University School of Medicine
• Focuses on complex vitreoretinal and medical retinal conditions requiring senior specialist intervention

Dr. Yusuf Yildirim is an ophthalmologist who has performed 10,000+ cataract surgeries. He practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Yildirim holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma. He treats complex eye conditions using corneal transplantation techniques like DALK and DMEK.

• Specializes in vision correction using LASIK, SMILE, and phakic IOLs.
• Holds Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) status.
• Is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles on ocular surface and corneal surgery.

Dr. Nihat Karakaya has performed 92,000 surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment, cataract surgery, and LASIK vision correction. Dr. Karakaya is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He treats complex conditions such as keratoconus and strabismus in adults and children.

• Completed his medical training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
• Performs advanced procedures including ReLEx SMILE and keratoplasty.
• Treats patients at an ISO 9001-certified clinic.
• Is an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.